2010年9月30日星期四

Weight management is my new lifestyle

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your daily life and follow a healthy diet. Review your life that you do not exercise enough or eat at fast food restaurants, which can affect your weight. Replace it by eating in places that you control what they eat, and the staircase for a change instead of the elevator. Before you begin a journey toward weight control, ask your doctor about how you can be healthy. If you understand what to do, think of all the health benefits. First, it is to live longer, so the risk of many diseases. You have more energy, which makes the exercise more fun. His view will change everything and you feel much better about your self. This sense of greater self-esteem starts at good examples, to convey their families and friends. Your body gets its energy from food calories. To lose weight or gain, depending on the amount of calories you burn in relation to the amount of calories your body. A pound of fat contains 3,500 calories. Thus, for every 3,500 calories not used to get you a book. I'll explain how to lose weight, it is fairly easy if you Dallas Cowboys jersey
eat less calories consumed than the body. His body, then burn that stubborn fat deposits .. A safe weight loss per week 2 pounds. The attempt is more than this amount to the loss of muscle mass and water body to lose fat result.
This can be very dangerous for your body and your health. But to gain weight, just do the opposite by eating more calories than the body can use. Your doctor and you can be a healthy weight goal by Calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) set. It is easy to understand by the following examples: Example: male, 5 feet 6 inches (66 inches), 179 pounds.
1. Multiply your weight by 703rd Example: 179 x 703 = 125.8372. Divide that number by your height in cm (1 foot = 12 inches).
Example: 125 837 divided by 66 = 1.9073. Divide that number by your height (in cm) again.
divided in 1907 by 66 = 28.84 Example. This number is equal to their body mass index.
Example: BMI = 28.8What your BMI mean? The low weight of less than 18.5. healthy weight is 18.5 to 24.9. Overweight is 25 to 29.9. Overweight is 30 or more.
BMI is a direct reflection of your overall health. Get a waist circumference with a tape measure and put it around his waist is still just above his navel. The result is healthy waist: 32 inches or less for women and 40 inches or less for men. I am now taking control of Chargers jersey
my weight determined. I intend to take small steps to my goals for weight control, which my doctor and I decided to do this.
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2010年9月28日星期二

Wellington Phoenix threatened with liquidation

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP)—The Wellington Phoenix football club, which plays in Australia’s A-League, has been threatened with liquidation over a NZ$260,000 (US$180,000) debt to New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation.
ACC chief executive Keith McLea told Wellington’s Dominion-Post newspaper the football jerseys
Corporation, a government agency which funds injury and disability treatment, would go to court Tuesday to begin liquidation proceedings.
The Phoenix is New Zealand’s only professional football team and has played in the A-League since 2008.
McLea said club owner Century City Football owed levies to the corporation, some of which dated back several years.
“They have promised to pay many times but not done so. We have even agreed payment plans with them but these have not been honored,” he said. “Liquidation is the final option and is a step we have not taken lightly. We fully appreciate the potential impact on the Wellington Phoenix football team.”
Terry Serepisos, the Wellington-based property developer who owns team through San Francisco 49ers jersey
Century City Football, said the amount owed to ACC would be paid on Tuesday. He said the exact amount was “in dispute” and the threat of legal action resulted from a misunderstanding.
MADRID (AP)—Santiago Cazorla scored twice for Villarreal in a fast-paced 3-2 win over 10-man Malaga in the Spanish league Monday, with all five goals coming in the first 34 minutes.
The win puts Villarreal in second place with 12 points from five games, one point behind leader Valencia. Barcelona also has 12 points but a lesser goal difference, with Real Madrid in fourth on 11 points.
Cazorla slotted in the winner in the 34th after controlling an assist from Brazil forward Nilmar, having earlier equalized to make it 1-1 in the 21st.
Malaga midfielder Eliseu Pereira opened the scoring in the fourth by latching onto Antonio Apono’s free kick with his left foot. The next 30 minutes featured nearly nonstop end-to-end action, and Cazorla leveled with a hard shot after taking a pass from Marcos Senna.
Two minutes later, Giuseppe Rossi scored Villarreal’s second from another assist by Nilmar. But Venezuela forward Jose Rondon leveled the match level again in the 29th when he rose to connect with a pass from Ghana forward Quincy Owusu-Abeyie.
Eliseu was sent off in the 41st after headbutting Carlos Marchena, who dramatically fell to the ground, giving Villarreal room to protect its lead.
On Saturday, Real Madrid was held 0-0 at Levante, Barcelona beat 10-man Buffalo Bills jersey
Athletic Bilbao 3-1 and Valencia won 2-0 against Sporting Gijon.
On Sunday, Mallorca beat Real Sociedad 2-0, Espanyol won 1-0 against Osasuna, Almeria beat Deportivo La Coruna 2-0, Getafe overcame Racing Santander 1-0, Hercules won 2-0 against Sevilla 2-0 and Atletico Madrid beat Zaragoza 1-0.

2010年9月27日星期一

Jets beat Dolphins; Chiefs and Steelers go to 3-0

Braylon Edwards(notes) bounced back from his benching by helping the New York Jets knock the Miami Dolphins from the ranks of the unbeaten.
Still sitting there with unblemished records: the surprising Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs.
Edwards was barred at the start in Miami because of football jerseys
a drunken-driving arrest earlier in the week. He came in at the start of the second quarter and turned a short pass into a 67-yard touchdown in the third quarter as the Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 31-23 on Sunday night.
“The biggest thing I can say about this week is that I really am glad that I have teammates and an organization like the Jets,” Edwards said. “They’ve been very supportive.”
Mark Sanchez(notes) threw three touchdown passes for the second week in a row, and the Jets forged a three-way tie atop the AFC East with the Dolphins and Patriots. All are 2-1.
Edwards was arrested in Manhattan around 5 a.m. Tuesday and apologized the next day. The Jets decided to suspend him for one quarter. His only other catch was also a big one - a 20-yarder on third and 10 to keep alive the touchdown drive that put the Jets up 31-23 with 1:55 left. That score came on 1-yard run by LaDainian Tomlinson(notes).
At Tampa Bay, Charlie Batch(notes) threw for 186 yards and two long touchdowns to Mike Wallace(notes) in his first start in nearly three years, helping the Steelers to a 38-13 win over the Buccaneers.
“This is where we expected to be at this point,” Batch said. “I know a lot of people on the outside did not believe that. But for us, we’re just taking it one game at a time.”
The Steelers improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2007 despite playing without Ben Roethlisberger(notes), who’s serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Dennis Dixon(notes) started the previous two games, but was lost to a knee injury last week. That opened the door for Batch.
“One thing I didn’t want to do was be that weak link,” Batch said, “to go out there and not be able to provide a spark or put this team in the end zone.”
At Kansas City, Matt Cassel’s(notes) three touchdown passes included a trick play that caught San Francisco completely flat-footed and the Chiefs remained unbeaten with a 31-10 rout of the winless 49ers.
After starting 0-4 a year ago and winning only 10 games the previous three seasons combined, the Chiefs are 3-0 for the first time since 2003.
“It was a great day for the Chiefs,” linebacker Derrick Johnson said. “Each win, we’re getting more and more confident.”
The 49ers’ offense, which rolled up 417 yards Monday night against New Orleans, managed only a field goal until the final play from scrimmage.
Cassel was 16 for 27 for 250 yards. He connected with Dexter McCluster(notes) on a 31-yard run-and-catch and fired a perfect 45-yard strike to a wide-open Dwayne Bowe(notes) off a fake end-around.
Cowboys 27, Texans 13=
HOUSTON (AP)—Tony Romo(notes) threw two touchdown passes to Roy Williams, Marion Barber(notes) ran for another score and Dallas got its first win.
The Cowboys’ defense got its first three takeaways of the season and held Houston’s top-ranked offense to 340 yards. DeMarcus Ware(notes) sacked Matt Schaub(notes) three times, and the Dallas secondary limited All-Pro receiver Andre Johnson(notes) to four catches for 64 yards.
David Buehler(notes) kicked two field goals and the Cowboys (1-2) turned in a dominant performance after starting 0-2 for the first time since 2001.
Arian Foster(notes), the NFL’s leading rusher, ran for 106 yards on 17 carries for the Texans (2-1), who were trying for their first 3-0 start.
Eagles 28, Jaguars 3=
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Michael Vick(notes) threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score for Philadelphia.
Vick completed 17 of 31 passes for 291 yards, mostly staying in the pocket and picking apart Jacksonville’s beleaguered secondary. One of the few times he did run, he broke a tackle, juked another defender and scored from 17 yards out.
Vick found DeSean Jackson(notes) for a 61-yard touchdown and hooked up with Jeremy Maclin(notes) for two scores. Jackson finished with five catches for 153 yards, Maclin had four receptions for 83 yards, and the Eagles (2-1) improved to 2-0 with Vick as their starter.
The Jaguars are 1-2.
Falcons 27, Saints 24=
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Matt Bryant(notes) did what Garrett Hartley(notes) could not, drilling a 46-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime to lift Atlanta.
The Saints (2-1) appeared to have a thrilling victory in hand when Drew Brees(notes) drove New Orleans deep into Falcons territory to set up a 29-yard field goal in overtime. Instead, Hartley hooked the kick to the left for his third miss this season.
Matt Ryan(notes) passed for 228 yards and touchdowns of San Francisco 49ers jersey
13 yards to Tony Gonzalez(notes) and 22 yards to Roddy White(notes) to give the Falcons (2-1) their second straight win.
Vikings 24, Lions 10=
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Adrian Peterson sped around the corner for a career-long 80-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter, spurring Minnesota to its first win of the season.
Brett Favre(notes) took all kinds of hard hits in the pocket and threw two interceptions while Minnesota’s passing attack frequently misfired, but Peterson picked up the slack with 160 yards on 23 carries. His game-breaking run around right end put Minnesota up 24-10.
The Vikings (1-2) beat the Lions (0-3) at the Metrodome for the 13th straight time. Detroit has lost 22 in a row on the road.
Colts 27, Broncos 13=
DENVER (AP) - Peyton Manning(notes) threw for three touchdowns even without Anthony Gonzalez(notes) and Pierre Garcon(notes) to lead Indianapolis over grieving Denver.
The Broncos (1-2) were playing with heavy hearts following the death of teammate Kenny McKinley(notes).
Kyle Orton(notes) threw for a career-best 476 yards on 37-of-57 passing and the Broncos outgained the Colts (2-1) by more than 100 yards. But they failed to get into the end zone on five trips inside the 20, settling for two field goals and turning over the ball on downs three times.
Colts receiver Austin Collie(notes) caught 12 passes for 171 yards and two TDs in place of Garcon (hamstring), and Blair White(notes), playing because Gonzalez has a high ankle sprain, caught a TD pass one day after being promoted from the practice squad.
Rams 30, Redskins 16=
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Sam Bradford(notes) has his first NFL win. The rookie quarterback threw for 235 yards and a touchdown and backup running back Kenneth Darby(notes) had the go-ahead score to help St. Louis end a 14-game home losing streak.
Bradford, the No. 1 overall draft pick, was 23 for 37 and completed passes to nine receivers. He had one interception. The Rams (1-2) won for only the second time in 29 games.
Santana Moss(notes) had six catches for 124 yards and a score for Washington (1-2), but also lost a fumble in the first half that led to a St. Louis touchdown. Donovan McNabb(notes) was 19 of 32 for 236 yards.
Seahawks 27, Chargers 20=
SEATTLE (AP) - Leon Washington(notes) returned two second-half kickoffs for touchdowns of 101 and 99 yards, making up for a long list of Seattle mistakes.
Washington took the opening kickoff of the second half 101 yards to give Seattle a 17-0 lead. Phillip Rivers threw for a career-high 455 yards and brought the Chargers (1-2) back, tying the game at 20 on a 12-yard throw to Antonio Gates(notes) and a 2-point conversion to Legedu Naanee(notes) with 6:39 left.
Fifteen seconds later, Seattle (2-1) was back in front, thanks to Washington.
Cardinals 24, Raiders 23=
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Sebastian Janikowski(notes) missed a 32-yard field goal as the game ended, allowing Arizona to escape in a game littered with mistakes by both teams.
The wide-left kick came after a pass interference call against Arizona’s Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie(notes). Janikowski missed two others in the game, a 41-yarder and a 58-yarder. Both were wide right.
LaRod Stephens-Howling(notes) returned the opening kickoff 102 yards for a TD for Arizona (2-1) and Derek Anderson(notes) threw for two scores, including an 8-yarder to Larry Fitzgerald(notes) that proved to be the game winner.
Oakland (1-2) committed 11 penalties for 123 yards, Arizona seven for 104.
Patriots 38, Bills 30=
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Tom Brady(notes) threw three touchdown passes, two to Randy Moss(notes), and New England (2-1) topped Buffalo (0-3) for the 14th straight time.
First-round draft pick C.J. Spiller(notes) scored his first NFL touchdowns on a 5-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick(notes) and a 95-yard kickoff return. But Buffalo’s last chance faded when Fitzpatrick - who started in place of Trent Edwards(notes) - threw an interception to Brandon Meriweather(notes) with 3 minutes left.
New England took a 17-16 lead at intermission on Stephen Gostkowski’s(notes) 43-yard field goal on the last play of the half.
Bengals 20, Panthers 7=
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carson Palmer(notes) shook off two interceptions to throw a clinching touchdown pass to Cedric Benson(notes) midway through the fourth quarter as Cincinnati spoiled Jimmy Clausen’s(notes) first NFL start.
Cincinnati (2-1) snapped a five-game road losing streak despite a rash of turnovers and penalties. But the Panthers (0-3) couldn’t take advantage, with Clausen throwing for 188 yards and Carolina committing four turnovers.
Ravens 24, Browns 17=
BALTIMORE (AP) - Anquan Boldin(notes) caught three touchdown passes from Joe Flacco(notes) and Baltimore rallied for the win. Boldin made himself right at home in Baltimore (2-1), catching eight passes for 142 yards.
After a career-high four interceptions last week in a loss to Cincinnati, Flacco went 22 for 31 for 262 yards without an interception. He had six turnovers in his first two games.
Not only did Boldin reach 600 career receptions quicker than anyone in NFL history, but he caught TD passes of 8, 12 and 27 yards.
Peyton Hillis(notes) ran 22 times for a career-high 144 yards and a TD for the Browns (0-3).
Titans 29, Giants 10=
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Chris Johnson ran for 125 yards and Buffalo Bills jersey
two touchdowns, Vince Young(notes) threw for a TD and the Tennessee defense forced three turnovers.
The victory was the 10th straight against an NFC opponent for the Titans (2-1) and their fifth straight over the Giants (1-2).
The Giants missed two field goals; had two drives inside the Titans 6-yard line end in turnovers; gave Tennessee a safety with a chop block in the end zone; and committed five personal fouls.

2010年9月26日星期日

Iron the Creases Rob Phillips: The Little Things Will Make a Big Difference

IRVING, Texas - Texans head coach Gary Kodiak says he doesn't see a 0-2 team when he watches the Cowboys on film this week.
"I think they're two or three plays away from being 2-0," he says.
He's pretty much correct. That's why the Cowboys should be cheap nfl jerseys
angry, not despondent, about two losses by single digits.
Would 2-0 mean this team is flawless? No. The Cowboys have been outplayed in certain areas since the Sept. 12 opener, or head coach Wade Phillips wouldn't be discussing changes this week at Valley Ranch. The players wouldn't be holding their own team meeting, with Phillips' blessing, to constructively dissect what happened and what's ahead.
Props to the Bears last Sunday. Their defense stuffed the run. Their quarterback, Jay Cutler, typically a turnover machine, endured hit after hit on the first three series yet played a like a Pro Bowler (277 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions).
But the Cowboys have made it too hard on themselves in two games. That, as much as any reason in the first eight quarters of the 2010 season, is why they're 0-2 for the first time since 2001.
Listen, it's difficult to win in this league. Nineteen of the first 32 games this year have been decided by a touchdown or less. Eight of the Cowboys' 16 games last year, and two-for-two this year, have been decided by that margin. The champion Saints have squeaked out victories twice already, needing a lucky bounce or two against the young, improving 49ers.
But it's even harder to win, sometimes impossible, when the little things cost you points on either side of the ball.
Little things include:
Turnovers. The Cowboys are tied for 29th with a minus-four turnover ratio. One turnover has been well-documented: Tatar Choice's fumble that led to a Redskins touchdown was a play the coaching staff admitted should've been a kneel-down. Two Tony Room interceptions led to six Bears points, and although it was a seven-point loss, the offense could've managed drives differently in a tighter game.
Meanwhile, the defense is still looking for its first takeaway, but they've at least been effective in getting off the field most games. Last Sunday, blown coverage’s led to big Bears pass plays, including a 39-yard touchdown. Those are communication issues that can easily be fixed; sometimes it's a product of Dallas Cowboys jersey
playing on the road, where noise is a factor.
Winning this battle is usually pretty telling. The Cowboys were 5-1 in games with a plus-turnover ratio, 1-3 with a minus ratio and 10-2 with an even-to-plus ratio. This year, they're 0-2 with a minus ratio.
Missed field goals. Phillips says neither of Buehler's misses (one in each game) cost the Cowboys a win. But there's a momentum shift when the ball doesn't split the uprights. And kickers aren't going to be perfect from 40-plus yards, but Buehler's 44-yarder would've tied the game in the fourth quarter.
Penalties. The Cowboys have the sixth-most in the league: 18 for 131 yards. Of their 12 in the opener, six were offensive infractions that helped stall drives on the Dallas 40-yard line or beyond, Alex Barron's infamous hold on the final play the most damaging. An unnecessary roughness helped the Redskins convert a third down on their lone touchdown drive.
The Cowboys cut their total in half to six against the Bears, but a pair of false starts occurred on two separate stalled drives. One made it second-and-15 on the possession that ended in a 28-yard field goal by David Buehler; the other made it second-and-11 in an eventual punting situation with the Cowboys trailing 20-17 in the fourth quarter. Steelers jersey

Pre-snap penalties are bothersome, but Phillips doesn't always fault his players for an aggressive play. Sometimes they happen in a competitive situation. And he's right, winning teams can overcome penalties. But not when those aforementioned factors (turnovers, missed field goals) limit scoring opportunities, too.
There are even smaller things our untrained eyes don't see, like techniques that can lead to a leaked coverage or a missed tackle or block.
Many times, the immediate reaction is to call for sweeping change. Bench this player. Fire that coach.
I don't see a team that's getting whipped out there. They're not perfect - case in point: they've absolutely got to run for more than their 69.5-yard average - but they've dominated total yardage, first downs and time of possession in both games.
It's a team that needs to iron out some creases, and if you've listened to Chargers jersey
the players over the last four days, they don't sound like a defeated bunch. They sound ticked off that they've been too sloppy in certain areas.
Now if it continues, it's a pattern that started last season in some cases, like the yardage-to-points disparity. Even good teams aren't talented enough to overcome mistakes every week. Bad teams aren't able to make those adjustments.
This team can. It's just got to happen soon. Real soon.

2010年9月25日星期六

Vikings' Brett Fare is dazed and confused

Even Brett Fare admits something doesn’t feel right. Of all the 0-2 teams in the NFL right now, the Minnesota Vikings seem among the unlikeliest, which hardly seemed possible when Fare decided to return for a 20th season.
“Right now, we're kind of grasping at straws trying to figure cheap nfl jerseys
out things,” Fare said Thursday. “I think we, me included, can get on the same page even better.”
The Vikings averaged 30 points a game last season but have scored just 19 in two games. And Fare, who is coming off the best season of his career, threw three interceptions and lost a fumble in the end zone Sunday in a 14-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins.Indianapolis Colts jersey

Some of the troubles can be attributed to the loss of Chargers jersey
wide receiver Sidney Rice, who is out for at least another month following hip surgery. Percy Hardin has been slowed by migraine headaches and a strained right hip. Fare’s primary targets are tight end Visa the since, who has 10 receptions, and running back Adrian Peterson, who has six.
On Thursday, Fare told reporters, including the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, he’s “not really sure who I’m throwing to on particular days.” He also said, “If I sat here and told you that I knew exactly what we're doing right now, I'd be lying.”
Fare admits he may press too much when things aren’t going well, and if that happens, the Vices won’t be rising soon. Historically, Fare throws interceptions when he tries to force the ball into places where it can’t fit.
“I’ve got to err a little more with caution on some of Bears jersey
these decisions,” he said. “And history has shown with me that when we’re struggling a little bit, I try to press the issue and try to make something happen. I think that's what's made me the quarterback I am and has benefited me throughout my career. But it's also hurt me.”
Give him this much: At least he knows the risks.

2010年9月24日星期五

24 sep 10 Gradkowski gets starting nod at QB for Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP)—Five months after acquiring Jason Campbell(notes) to be their starting quarterback, the Oakland Raiders benched him in favor of Bruce Gradkowski(notes) beginning with this week’s game at Arizona.
Coach Tom Cable announced the switch after practice Wednesday, hoping the nfl throwback jerseys
spark Gradkowski provided in the second half of last week’s 16-14 win over St. Louis can carry over for the rest of the season.
“The reasons are pretty simple,” Cable said. “First and foremost is the energy and the level of intensity that was brought into the huddle when he came into the game. They way the guys responded around him. And obviously scoring points. … That’s what we’re about. If we can get this thing to where we can score 24 points a game, I think we’ll be very tough to beat.”
The Raiders (1-1) acquired Campbell from Washington during the draft for a 2012 fourth-round draft pick. He already had a $3.14 million contract for this season and was given a $4.5 million extension for 2011 after the trade.
Oakland released draft bust JaMarcus Russell(notes) shortly after the deal and officially pronounced Campbell the starter before training camp opened in July. He lasted just six quarters as starter, getting benched at halftime last week.
Campbell has completed 30 of 52 passes for 267 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions this season. He has also been sacked six times.
The Raiders players were unavailable for comment after the decision was made. Offensive coordinator Hue Jackson said he wasn’t concerned about hurting Campbell’s confidence with the change.
“We’re all grown men,” Jackson said. “We’re all big boys here. Obviously, people get discouraged, get disappointed. I understand that. I get discouraged and disappointed, too, but the bottom line is, there’s a job to be done. There’s a job to be done and the job has to be done to the best of our ability.”
Jackson said he went to Cable at halftime last week with the Raiders trailing 7-3, suggesting the switch at quarterback. Cable said the staff had talked earlier in the week about needing better quarterback play. He went ahead with it and Gradkowski rallied Oakland to the win.
After consulting with his coaches this week, Cable announced the switch Wednesday.
“When we did it, obviously it was the right decision, it worked, and then as we New Orleans Saints jersey
talked about it here the last couple of days and came to a decision this morning,” Cable said. “Again, we’ve made it and there’s no issues or controversies or anything like that. The decision’s been made.”
Cable said owner Al Davis was not involved in the decision.
Gradkowski never had a chance to compete for the job, missing the offseason program with a torn pectoral muscle. He missed the first two preseason games with a groin injury. But Gradkowski played well in the final two exhibition games and was clearly the people’s choice, with fans chanting “Bruuuuce!” before the switch was made in the home opener.
Gradkowski led the Raiders to 13 points in his first four drives, finishing 11 for 22 for 162 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
“The thing that stood out to me, is the same people, same day, same defense, same opponent, same people in the huddle with you, didn’t change the plan, and yet we were able to go out and move the ball and score some points,” Cable said. “He’ll go in there and do the job. It’s his now. Where we go from here, obviously, will be decided by how well he plays.”
Gradkowski replaced Russell midway through last season and won two of his first three starts, beating Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. He was hurt late in the first half of his fourth start and missed the rest of the season with knee injuries.
Gradkowski has shown the ability to avoid sacks and to get the ball to the wide receivers in his short time in Oakland. He completed five passes each to starting receivers Louis Murphy(notes) and Darrius Heyward-Bey(notes) for 138 yards and a touchdown. The duo had just seven catches for 72 yards in three halves with Campbell.
Despite not having as strong an arm as Campbell, Gradkowski was better able to get the ball down field. He completed four of eight passes that went more than 10 yards downfield, for 79 yards, according to STATS LLC. Campbell was just 3 for 14 for 69 yards on those throws.Pittsburgh Steelers jersey

NOTES: DT Richard Seymour(notes), who missed last week’s game withPittsburgh Steelers jersey
a hamstring injury, said he will be ready to play this week. … RB Michael Bush(notes) (broken left thumb) did everything at practice and could return this week. … OL Robert Gallery(notes) is still sidelined by his hamstring injury that forced him to sit out last week. … The Raiders re-signed OL Eric Pears to fill the roster spot of S Stevie Brown(notes), who was released Tuesday but could come back on the practice squad.

2010年9月22日星期三

Iran coach targets fifth West Asian cup title

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TEHRAN (AFP) - Iranian nation football team coach Afshin Ghotbi has said that he hopes to guide his side to a fifth title win in the West Asia Football Federation (WAFF) championship to be held in Jordan.
Iran, who previously won the title in 2000, 2004, 2007, 2008 are in nfl throwback jerseys
Group 1 along with Bahrain and Oman.
Hosts Jordan are in Group 2 with Syria and Kuwait, while 2002 winners Iraq will play against Yemen and Palestine in group 3.
The tournament runs through September 24 until October 3.
"It will be an interesting tournament," Ghotbi told reporters here shortly before he and his squad left for Jordan.
"We have achieved good results playing against teams from east Asia and we hope to do so with teams from the west of the continent."
In the buildup to the tournament Iran beat China 2-0 on September 3 and four days later won against South Korea 1-0. Both matches were away from home.
"We are expecting to come home as champions, we have learned to think of winning in all circumstances. I only plan for victory," Ghotbi said, adding that team spirit in his squad was high.
Ghotbi said that taking part in the WAFF championship would be a good Indianapolis Colts jersey
practice for the Iranians ahead of the Asian Cup 2011.
His comments on the reason for Team Melli participating in the WAFF's tournament were echoed by the chairman of Iran's Football Federation Ali Kafashin.
"We have played against big teams like China and South Korea but we have not played against West Asian nations," he told the ISNA news agency.
"It will good to gain experience playing against these teams who will be playing against us in the Asian Cup."
Ghotbi previously worked with the US national team before a long stint assisting Dutch coaches Guus Hiddink, Dick Advocaat and then Pim Verbeek with the South Koreans.
LONDON (AP)—Arsenal says Cesc Fabregas will be out for up to three weeks with a hamstring injury.
The Spain midfielder sustained the injury in the first half of Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Sunderland in the English Premier League.
Arsenal has received the results of a scan Fabregas had on Monday and says the player “will be out for two to three weeks.”
Fabregas has been in good form recently, scoring against Sunderland to Dallas Cowboys jersey
follow up his pair in Arsenal’s 6-0 win over Braga in the Champions League last Wednesday.
He did not start in Arsenal’s first two games of the season as manager Arsene Wenger slowly reintroduced the midfielder back to first-team action after his World Cup exploits.